Polamalu goes deep

***Atlanta Dan*** · 06-10-2012, 07:46 AM

Further evidence that Troy is not the stereotypical NFL player on or off the field

The Steelers finally made their new offensive coordinator available to the media Tuesday. But rather than listen to Todd Haley talk about David Johnson’s blocking technique, I opted for something a little deeper.

OK, a lot deeper.

I opted for a chat with Troy Polamalu....

How does a man maintain his spiritual life amid the trappings of NFL fame and fortune?

“I don’t know if I’m successful at that,” Polamalu said. “But to me there is no greater arena to culture that. You face so many passions. You’re fighting ego, pride, avarice. Obviously this business is filled with a lot of temptations. But it’s the best place, I feel, to overcome them.”

Polamalu has looked closely at the personal struggles of transcendent athletes such as Michael Jordan, Walter Payton, Jim Brown and Muhammad Ali.

“It takes a tremendous struggle to try to stay together (as a family) in this sort of environment, especially when you want to be at the peak of it,” he said. “Obviously it’s a struggle on my family. But my wife (Theodora) is so amazing in how she helps me and just leads our family. I’m so blessed to have that.”...

The suicide of fellow Samoan and USC alum Junior Seau, who was a friend, though not a close one: “The day after (Seau’s death), my family sat down with his mother, his father, his older brother, who he was really close with. We did the traditional Samoan ceremonies, what’s proper after a death. I just felt so sorry for the community that surrounded Junior. But it also should put things in perspective, just to be thankful for what we have.”...

The palpable fear that greets him every game day: “People are paralyzed on a football field. People die ... You just never know when it’s going to be your last moment. I was the kind of guy who would never talk to my wife on game day. Now I’m the guy who’s like, ‘I love you.’ I want my children to know I love them because I don’t know what’s going to happen out there. I’m not trying to play the martyr here. I love football. It’s something we choose to do. We all know how much of a gamble it is to play this game.”

Polamalu says people often ask how many more years he will play. His customary answer is short, but predictably deep:

“I’ve never thought about the end of my career. I’ve had this growing motto in my life to live day to day — and when you live day to day, it’s hard to talk years.”

http://triblive.com/sports/1919549-7...elt-field-game

Amazing guy

fer522 · 06-10-2012, 08:04 AM

The more I read about Troy the more I like him

OX1947 · 06-10-2012, 08:57 PM

Now that that's out of the way, the only question now is, will Troy go balls deep?

Hawaii 5-0 · 06-10-2012, 11:48 PM

does Troy look like he's put on a few pounds to you in this pic?

***Bayz101*** · 06-11-2012, 12:37 AM

Just a bad angle, i'm sure. D.L. looks like he's in his twenties

***Galax Steeler*** · 06-12-2012, 04:21 AM

I still wouldn't want him chasing my ass.

***Fire Arians*** · 06-12-2012, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OX1947

Now that that's out of the way, the only question now is, will Troy go balls deep?

Hawaii 5-0 · 06-26-2012, 01:18 AM

Trivia question: Who was the last Steeler not named Troy Polamalu to wear #43?

Answer: George Jones, a running back from San Diego State who played with the team for one season in 1997.

http://blogs.sites.post-gazette.com/...to-the-old-sod

06-10-2012, 07:46 AM	#1
*Atlanta Dan* Resigned Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 9,919 Member Number: 728 Thanks: 74 Thanked 202 Times in 130 Posts	Polamalu goes deep Further evidence that Troy is not the stereotypical NFL player on or off the field The Steelers finally made their new offensive coordinator available to the media Tuesday. But rather than listen to Todd Haley talk about David Johnson’s blocking technique, I opted for something a little deeper. OK, a lot deeper. I opted for a chat with Troy Polamalu.... How does a man maintain his spiritual life amid the trappings of NFL fame and fortune? “I don’t know if I’m successful at that,” Polamalu said. “But to me there is no greater arena to culture that. You face so many passions. You’re fighting ego, pride, avarice. Obviously this business is filled with a lot of temptations. But it’s the best place, I feel, to overcome them.” Polamalu has looked closely at the personal struggles of transcendent athletes such as Michael Jordan, Walter Payton, Jim Brown and Muhammad Ali. “It takes a tremendous struggle to try to stay together (as a family) in this sort of environment, especially when you want to be at the peak of it,” he said. “Obviously it’s a struggle on my family. But my wife (Theodora) is so amazing in how she helps me and just leads our family. I’m so blessed to have that.”... The suicide of fellow Samoan and USC alum Junior Seau, who was a friend, though not a close one: “The day after (Seau’s death), my family sat down with his mother, his father, his older brother, who he was really close with. We did the traditional Samoan ceremonies, what’s proper after a death. I just felt so sorry for the community that surrounded Junior. But it also should put things in perspective, just to be thankful for what we have.”... The palpable fear that greets him every game day: “People are paralyzed on a football field. People die ... You just never know when it’s going to be your last moment. I was the kind of guy who would never talk to my wife on game day. Now I’m the guy who’s like, ‘I love you.’ I want my children to know I love them because I don’t know what’s going to happen out there. I’m not trying to play the martyr here. I love football. It’s something we choose to do. We all know how much of a gamble it is to play this game.” Polamalu says people often ask how many more years he will play. His customary answer is short, but predictably deep: “I’ve never thought about the end of my career. I’ve had this growing motto in my life to live day to day — and when you live day to day, it’s hard to talk years.” http://triblive.com/sports/1919549-7...elt-field-game Amazing guy

06-10-2012, 08:04 AM	#2
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06-12-2012, 04:21 AM	#6
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